A Girl Traveling Through Troubled Times

Guier took another look at the envelope and found that it indeed contained a full-length black-and-white photo of Tong Yujun.

She looked at the photo, and it seemed as if the smiling little girl in the photo was standing in front of her again. She couldn't help but feel very emotional. She didn't know if she would have the chance to meet her again in this life. Born in a troubled time, even if you are from a rich family, you still have to face separation.

Remembering what Tong Yujun had entrusted to her and Song Xichen had not yet responded, Guier immediately went to the principal's office, called the police station, and asked him to meet at Zhenxiufang.

After school, Gui'er came to the Zhenxiufang. Song Xichen was already waiting there. He asked Gui'er with concern, "Did something happen?"

Gui Er then told him about Tong Yujun's letter and asked, "Did the Second Young Master tell him anything? What's his stance?"

Song Xichen said, "I've asked him privately, and he's willing to continue his engagement with Miss Tong. My family has invested in factories and teahouses in Hong Kong, so it's fine for him to go to Hong Kong when the time comes."

Gui'er heaved a sigh of relief after hearing this and said, "How can the second young master contact her? I'm afraid there are ears on the other side of the wall. If Tong Yujun's home address is exposed, the Marshal will find fault with them if he knows it." In fact, she was talking about Mrs. Song.

Song Xichen said slightly embarrassedly, "I'll tell him to be careful. If it's really inconvenient for him, I can mail it for him."

Gui'er finally felt relieved. It was a rare opportunity for her to meet Song Xichen, so they chatted over tea. Gui'er asked Song Xichen, "Brother, what do you think of the recent ceasefire between Japan and us? The war situation is clearly in their favor, and they don't seem like such kind people."

Song Xichen smiled and said, "Because they don't have that many people to spare, they're creating trouble in Shanghai to divert international attention. They want to establish a puppet Manchukuo in the area they occupy in Northeast China. It is said that Puyi has been taken to Northeast China, and they will probably make an announcement soon. The September 18th Incident not only caused public outrage in China, but also caused a huge response internationally. So this time they are deliberately doing this to divert international attention and to gain more military benefits in Shanghai. I think they will eventually formally invade from Shanghai, but at this stage, their goal has been achieved."

Gui'er nodded. Song Xichen had predicted this once again. Gui'er felt very strange. How could she never see Song Xichen's name in her textbooks? He was obviously such a great person.

Song Xichen pinched Gui'er's cheek and said, "Besides paying attention to safety, you must also study hard. In wartime, an educated person can play a greater role."

Afterwards, Gui Er returned to the Marshal's Mansion and wrote back to Tong Yu Jun, enclosing a photo of herself. Because it was inconvenient for her to go out, she decided to ask Zhang, the shopkeeper, to mail it for her.

After everything was done, Guier looked at the photos she had collected, including those of Sha Yanxiao, Song Xichen, and group photos with Zhang Zhang and others, as well as a group photo with Miss Shen, Xu Wenjie and their classmates at the Shanghai Theater Troupe. Guier couldn't help but wonder if all the people in this photo are still alive now?

After that, the radio occasionally brought news about the negotiations between China and Japan on the Shanghai issue, but there was no beginning or end, and every time they said they were still negotiating.

Some refugees stranded in Fengcheng and Jiangcheng were fine if they had relatives to rely on, but those who had no relatives had already spent all their money and did not dare to return to Shanghai. In the end, they could only live on the streets, and the public security in the city was getting worse day by day.

That day, Gui'er returned to the General's residence after school and was doing her homework when Dingxiang ran up to her mysteriously and said, "Miss, I have some big news. Do you want to hear it?"

Guier asked curiously, "What's going on?"

Ding Xiang smiled and said, "Our eldest young master is getting married."

Gui'er was very surprised. Two days ago, she overheard that Director Shen and Mrs. Shen were unwilling to marry their daughter to Sha Yanyao. How come they were getting married again?

So he asked Dingxiang, "How did you know?"

Dingxiang said, "I heard Madam asked the chief steward to go buy wedding supplies."

That seems to be true.

Guier secretly asked Sha Lili, but Sha Lili also looked confused.

But the wedding still came. Because of Director Shen's status, all the important people in the city rushed to attend the wedding. The Marshal wanted to hold a grand ceremony, but Director Shen said that everything should be kept simple during wartime. Even after screening, more than 100 guests were invited, and the news of the marriage was even reported in the newspapers.

However, only a few of the guests were invited by Director Shen.

On the wedding day, Sha Lili, Gui'er, and the daughters of the fifth and sixth concubines all wore white wedding dresses as bridesmaids. Although Sha Yanxiao and Sha Yanwen had both been married before, they also wore suits and served as best men. Even Song Xichen, who was an old acquaintance of Sha Yanyao, was asked to be a best man. Gui'er, who was pretty and cute and liked by everyone, took photos with the newlyweds first. Later, Song Xichen and Song Xilun asked her to take photos as well. Song Xilun leaned over and gently said to Gui'er, "Thank you very much for Yujun's matter."

Gui'er was afraid that others might hear her, so she just smiled and nodded.

Sha Yanxiao was very unhappy when he saw Gui'er taking a photo with Song Xichen, and immediately asked her to take a photo with him.

Miss Shen looked really pure and elegant in her dress. She must have used some scar removal medicine, as the scar on her injured eye had become very, very light and she no longer needed to cover it up deliberately.

Sha Yanyao was wearing a formal tuxedo and had his hair combed back, looking particularly handsome and tall.

Another difference between this wedding and any other weddings Gui'er had attended was that the newlyweds took their marriage oath under the Blue Sky, White Sun flag and a large portrait of the leader. Normally, the Marshal's residence and even Marshal Sha's army did not often fly the Blue Sky, White Sun flag, which Gui'er was not used to and felt very awkward. Sha Lili said that this was proposed by Director Shen. It must be said that Director Shen is indeed a good politician.

Because of the war, everyone was very depressed during this period. Now that there was finally a happy event, naturally everyone wanted to share in the joy. Everyone was smiling and saying congratulations during the banquet. Children were running around, and it was very lively.

After Gui'er had her fill, she saw that Song Xichen and Sha Yanxiao were both there, socializing with others, and didn't want to disturb them. Feeling bored, she went for a walk in the courtyard behind the banquet hall.

I was strolling around when I suddenly heard someone talking behind the bushes.

"You idiot! You haven't come to see me in so long. I'm afraid you're too busy fooling around with your new lover to even remember me, right?"

"No, there's a war going on right now. And I have guests at home and I really can't leave."

Gui'er heard the voices of Marshal Sha and Mrs. Song. She was stunned. On such an important day as her son's wedding, these two were actually in the mood for an affair, and so close to the wedding banquet hall. She rolled her eyes inwardly and was about to walk away when she heard Mrs. Song say, "When will this war be over? My husband wants to go to Hong Kong. We have some family investments there, and we need to go take a look."

"It's almost there. I heard they're in the process of negotiating. I also have some things to ship out. If your husband leaves, then wouldn't we be able to... huh?"

"Hate it! What are you shipping out? You have something good but you don't think of me."

"It's just some antiques and paintings I've collected. Anyway, you don't understand them, and you don't like them. As for jewelry, I left you two pieces. Of course, you can't miss out on good things. Come, my beauty, have a scent."